Retin A, flaky and irritated skin

[Deusmaximus]

Can the flaky and dry skin cause collagen loss? Should i stop using skincare products at the moment? I think i also used to many serums at once.

 

[Deleted member 534]

No man

Make sure you mostrize and apply naicinimide after ward and use retin A less frequently

 

[ScramFranklin]

Skin becoming flaky is just part of starting tretinoin. You should ease into it (low percentage, and slowly build to every day, as in only 2-3 times a week at first). I'm still just using it every other day. You should also be moisturizing to combat the dry skin.

If you are moisturizing properly, using a quality sunscreen every day/multiple times a day, then you are doing everything right, and are not harming your skin. The retinization process takes time, and your skin slowly adjusts.

 

[Cares]

What have you been using in your routine?

 

[Deleted member 4053]

You need a skin routine with heavy moisturizing, and are most likely using too much retin-a. Your skin is even more likely to flake at the start of treatment.

 

[Mr_Norwood]

I am using my homemade moisturizer i mixed shea butter, coconut oil and jojoba oil into a cream and it works great for my skin and retin-a.

You can buy the ingredients cheap on eBay and there are guides online.